Endless discussion on licensing and pricing (was: Standalones on el Capitan?)

[David V Glasgow]

> On 2 May 2016, at 1:56 pm, Paul Dupuis <paul at researchware.com> wrote:
> 
> This really is a pointless discussion and I know people will find that
> comment offensive and it is not intended to be.


I follow these discussions with interest, and don’t find them pointless at all.  It is quite helpful  to understand the perspective of users across the solo, SOHO, SME and big business spectrum, and oddly reassuring to find others who will find it impossible to stump up 999.99 when the time comes.  It is also helpful to get some understanding of the LC position on all this.

There can be little doubt that Clews' Law is true … “The best cure for high prices is high prices”.  The downside is it usually takes some time.  Fortunately I did buy into an extra year of Indy, so with a bit of luck there will be enough downward movement for me to stay on board.

I certainly want Livecode to succeed, but will  be very sad if that means I will be priced out of the game. As insurance I have started buffing up alternatives, and have treated myself to a bargain Supercard Suite license.  Haven’t played with that for maybe ten years, but I’m sure I can knock the rust off if I have to.  Not sure what I would do about iOS and Android.  Although of course there is the Richmond Gambit, which I will investigate too.

Cheers,

David G